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Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2020
Japan's Prince Hisahito, second in line to throne, turns 14
He is the only heir of his generation as the Imperial House Law states that only males with male lineal descent from emperors can ascend the chrysanthemum throne.
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JAPAN
Jun 29, 2020
Japan crown prince and princess mark 30 years of marriage
The couple married on June 29, 1990, after meeting at Gakushuin University in Tokyo.
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JAPAN
May 26, 2020
Crown prince's family donates 300 handmade medical gowns
The gowns were donated to the Saiseikai Imperial Gift Foundation, which is headed by the crown prince.
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JAPAN
Apr 14, 2020
Crown prince proclamation ceremonies postponed amid outbreak
The government said Tuesday it has postponed this month's ceremonies to celebrate Crown Prince Akishino's ascent to first in line to the chrysanthemum throne amid the new coronavirus outbreak.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2020
Japanese government cancels crown prince's court banquets over virus concerns
Due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, the government decided Wednesday to cancel court banquets to be held in April for Crown Prince Akishino in celebration of his elevation to first in line to the chrysanthemum throne.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 17, 2020
Japan eyes holding crown prince's April ascension rituals as planned
The government is leaning toward holding rituals in April as planned to formally announce Crown Prince Akishino's status as first in line to the throne, with steps taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at the events, according to officials.
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JAPAN
Mar 7, 2020
Japan's Imperial Household Agency on full alert against coronavirus outbreak
The Imperial Household Agency is taking precautions against the new coronavirus to protect the emperor and other members of the imperial family from infection as concern grows over the outbreak.
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JAPAN
Jan 21, 2020
Japan streamlines celebration for crown prince's ascension to next in line
The government decided Tuesday on the outline of a ceremony in April to formally announce Crown Prince Akishino's rise to first in line to the chrysanthemum throne, reducing the number of banquets and simplifying their style compared with previous ascensions.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 9, 2020
Kyoto man admits to trespassing and leaving knives on Prince Hisahito's desk
A 57-year-old man admitted during the first court hearing of his case Thursday to trespassing and other charges over an incident last April in which knives were found on Prince Hisahito's desk at a Tokyo junior high school.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2019
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visit the main war dead memorial in Okinawa
Crown Prince Akishino and his wife, Crown Princess Kiko, visited Peace Memorial Park in the city of Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on Saturday, laying flowers at the National Okinawa War Dead Mausoleum within the park.
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JAPAN / History
Dec 7, 2019
A sneak peek behind the doors of Tokyo's State Guesthouse
Standing on the grounds of the State Guesthouse, Akasaka Palace on a crisp autumn day in November, it's hard to believe you're in central Tokyo, just a few minutes' walk from bustling Yotsuya Station. Birds can be heard chirping in the nearby garden and, aside from catching the occasional word or two from other visitors engaged in conversation in the distance, the overall atmosphere is tranquil.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2019
Crown Prince Akishino urges daughter to update Japanese public on marriage amid lingering questions over postponement
In the absence of any news for almost two years, Crown Prince Akishino urges his daughter, Princess Mako, to update the public by February about her plans to marry her fiance.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2019
Some in Japanese government calling for women to head their own imperial family branches
The government is set to start talks on female members of the imperial family being allowed to maintain their royal status after marriage, by heading their own family branches, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.
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JAPAN
Oct 23, 2019
Princess Mako, niece of Japan's Emperor Naruhito, turns 28
Princess Mako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito and the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 28 on Wednesday.
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JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019
Future of Japan's imperial dynasty rests on shoulders of 13-year-old Prince Hisahito
When Prince Hisahito, Japan's youngest prince, visited Bhutan in August on his first overseas trip, just months after his uncle, Emperor Naruhito, ascended to the throne, the visit was regarded as the debut of a future monarch on the world stage.
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JAPAN
Sep 22, 2019
Princess Kako marks 150 years of Japan-Hungary relations at Budapest dinner to honor those who have contributed to bilateral ties
Princess Kako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, attended a dinner in Budapest on Saturday to mark the 150th anniversary this year of diplomatic ties between Japan and Hungary.
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Rugby
Sep 20, 2019
Rugby World Cup kicks off in Tokyo
The 2019 Rugby World Cup kicked off in spectacular style on Friday night with an opening ceremony that paid homage to traditional Japanese culture and featured All Blacks legend Richie McCaw emerging from a giant model of Mount Fuji with the trophy.
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JAPAN
Sep 11, 2019
Crown princess declines to comment on postponed marriage of her daughter, Princess Mako
Crown Princess Kiko, who celebrated her 53rd birthday Wednesday, has said she does not wish to comment on the postponement of her eldest daughter's marriage to Kei Komuro.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2019
Prince Hisahito, second in line to Japan's throne, celebrates 13th birthday
Prince Hisahito, second in line to the throne and the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and son of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 13 on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2019
Crown Prince Akishino and family return from trip to Bhutan
Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko and their son Prince Hisahito returned Sunday from a weeklong private family vacation in Bhutan, the first overseas trip for the 12-year-old heir to the chrysanthemum throne.

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